Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce
Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that features juicy chicken breasts coated in crunchy pretzel crumbs and topped with a creamy, tangy cheddar-mustard sauce. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, this recipe combines effortless preparation with incredible flavors, ensuring your guests will be clamoring for seconds. Elevate your mealtime experience with this easy-to-make gourmet dish that’s both satisfying and delightful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Crush the pretzels in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine olive oil, garlic powder, mustard, cheddar cheese, and chicken broth; stir until melted and creamy.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly with crushed pretzels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve drizzled with the cheddar-mustard sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg